Financial
or other types of support that will enhance the interests,
skills and experiences of young people through activities
that are not linked to formal education or training
courses.
Bedford
Training Holdings is proud to offer a limited amount
of sponsorship as an important part of our role in the
community. We pride ourselves in supporting young people
and events and take pleasure in recognising their success
and achievements
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Young people in
the local community
Introduced
for the first time in 2010 as part of the biennial
Kempston and Biddenham International
Music
Festival piano and voice master classes were held
for local students.
BTH Ltd. was the major sponsor towards the costs
of these which were held in Biddenham Upper
School and
St. James
Church. Several local businesses also made financial
contributions.
Internationally acclaimed Polish pianist
Anna-Maria Stanzyk led the piano masterclass and
renowned English soprano singer Elaine Huckle
the voice masterclass.
Most of the students were from Biddenham School but
the classes also contained students from other schools.
After
overcoming some initial nervousness the young pianists
were soon benefiting from the warm and enthusiastic
help of the master. In the voice class each student
sang a
song of their own choice after which Elaine offered
advice on both their singing and general presentation
and delivery.
In both classes the improvements were clear and gave
both students and the small audience pleasure to
hear.
At the conclusion of the masterclasses
each student
was awarded a certificate of attendance signed by
the artist.
The students were full of praise for the help they
had been given all expressing their desire to take
their
learning forward.
After the events head of music
at Biddenham School Mr. Mark Horton wrote ‘’ Please can
I express my heartfelt thanks to you and your colleagues,
the performers, and the festival as a whole for allowing
us to be involved, for the opportunities offered to us,
and for the level of support and appreciation shown to
the students and our school. It was a real priviledge.’’
Organiser of the masterclasses BTH Chief Executive
Brian Lawson said ‘’ These classes were a unique
and wonderful opportunity for local young people to gain
high quality tuition from world renowned performers.
It was rewarding to witness the students put so much
effort into the sessions and come away with so many ideas
for development. Both artists were generous with their
time and help and deserve special thanks for the sympathetic
way they worked with the students. BTH was proud to help
sponsor this event as part of our role in supporting
the local community.’’
Photo of students of the voice masterclass
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Wootton
Blue Cross Youth Football
We
have supported WBX youth football teams from their
formation both as kit sponsors and by contributing
to their running costs. This year we have increased
our sponsorship by providing materials and equipment
to help the Club improve its playing surface and
facilities. Much of the work has been carried out
by staff and learner volunteers.
View
or download a news article about this sponsorship here (Word™ format)
Grange
School
The
school is a specialist school for cognition and learning.
This year a residential week was sponsored during
which students enjoyed and benefited from a mix of
outward bound and team building activities at the
Kingswood Centre.
Additionally we sponsor the costs of a student mentor who supports individual
learners. 
Oliver
Linsdell
Ex first year engineering apprentice Ollie is sponsored by assistance towards
the costs of his motor cycle racing. This year Ollie is competing in a variety
of classes in the International Road Racing calendar. He brings an added interest
to our engineering learners.
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